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Germans on drugs: first evidence of narcotics use by barbarian warriors

While in ancient Greece and Rome the use of narcotics is documented by archaeologicaland written sources, the barbarian peoples outside the Roman Empire lacked any evidence. A new study by Andrzej Kokowski examined the tiny metal "spoons" on the belts of warriors from various parts of Europe, including the Czech Republic. Evidence suggests they may have been used to dispense and consume drugs.

Builders have found the largest coin hoard of the Roman emperor Nero

A nearly 2,000-year-old hoard of silver coins dating back to the reign of Roman Emperor Nero has been discovered in Worcestershire, England. It is the largest coinage of this emperor ever discovered in the Roman Empire.

A 5th century sacrificial site full of spears and swords

A set of Iron Age weapons was discovered near Hedensted, Denmark, during the construction of the E45 motorway. Nearly 200 well-preserved objects from the 5th century. In particular, 119 spears, 8 swords, 5 knives, 3 arrowheads and other items, including a unique chainmail iron shirt. To find such a collection in a settlement context is quite exceptional...

Mystery of the Nebra Celestial Disk solved

The 3,600-year-old Nebra Celestial Disk is a unique detector find of international significance. The approximately 31 cm large bronze disc with gold inlays of the sun, moon and stars is one of the best studied archaeological finds. Yet its manufacturing process has eluded scientists. The latest technology, combined with experiments, has solved the mystery...

The detectorist discovered a Hallstatt sword on his first outing. On the second, a neck warmer

A sword and several other objects from the Late Bronze Age and earlier Iron Age were discovered in a swamp near Veksø, Denmark. The bronze sword with iron rivets is a unique evidence of the transition period. It was found by detectorist Claus Falsby on his first detector expedition.

Detectorist discovers 700-year-old silver shovel for cleaning earwax

A rare silver earwax cleaning scoop has been discovered in a field near King's Lynn in Norfolk using a metal detector. 43mm long and weighing 1.73 grams, the gold-plated silver bar is an interesting insight into personal hygiene in the Middle Ages.

Detector find conquers the world: Viking treasure begins tour in Australia

One of the UK's most valuable treasures - the so-called Galloway Hoard, a collection of gold and silver objects discovered by a metal detectorist a decade ago, is to travel abroad for the first time. It will begin an international tour in Australia in February, visiting several continents in succession.

Metal detector seeker finds unique Viking sword head from the 10th century

An amateur enthusiast with a metal detector has discovered a rare fragment of a Viking sword near the village of Witmarsum in the north of the Netherlands. It's a thousand-year-old decorated hilt. It depicts a curly boar's head - a Viking symbol of strength and warriorism. For archaeologists, the zela is exceptional - it is the first find of this type in the Netherlands.

First physical evidence: the Egyptians actually drank hallucinogenic drinks

The University of South Florida is the first in the world to document the presence of hallucinogens in a 2,400-year-old Egyptian vessel. It confirms ancient written records and myths about Egyptian rituals. Professor Davide Tanasi's study reveals the exact composition of the drink and its probable purpose...

Metal detector found the grave of a German soldier. He was hiding rare coins and stone age objects

A soldier's grave from the end of World War II was discovered using a metal detector in the Wdecki Landscape Park near the village of Grzybek in Poland. During his exhumation, coins and other objects of various ages and origins were discovered in the grave. The oldest artefacts date back to the Mesolithic period 9,000 years ago.

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